Donald "Coach Duck" Taylor, age 72, of Alma passed away peacefully at the Bacon County Hospital on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Alma to the late Tommie Lee Taylor and Frances Caroline Coley Taylor; his son Scotty Taylor, three brothers, J.L., Charlie and Larry Taylor and two brother-in-laws, Allen Johnson and Jack Tyre preceded him in death.

His love was coaching and kids. He coached the Midget Football for approximately 35 years, coached little league baseball and the Bacon County Middle School Football for 5 years, originated the Bacon Bowmen Archery Club and the Bacon Hunting Club, and was named Citizen of Year. He was also a lifetime honorary member of FFA (District, State and National), organized the Bacon County Forestry Field Day, the Forestry Queen Pageants, 4-H Archery, and the first Touchdown Club along with Johnny Nobles, Leroy Carver, and Carl Harper. Coach Duck was also a member of the Chain Gang for approximately 40 years. He also enjoyed being a substitute teacher and a bus driver for the schools and sporting events. Mr. Duck was a member and deacon of Ten Mile Baptist Church and also served in the U.S. Marines. His love for sports and kids will live on through the Bacon County Legends, Duck Taylor Scholarship.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Cornelia Ann Bargeron Taylor, daughter, Penny Taylor, son, Bentley Carter and wife Elondia all of Alma, three sisters, Edith Johnson and Rhonda Taylor of Alma and Jean Tyre of Jesup, four grandchildren, Scottlyn Williams and Kyle Carter (Lindsey) of Alma, Hannah Mayers (Cameron) of Darien, GA. and Heather Hyers (Reece) of Valdosta, GA.; also three great-grandchildren, Lillian Mayers, Jillian and Emree Hyers and a sister-in-law, Freda Ann Taylor of Alma.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 2 ^nd from 6 to 9 PM at Crosby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3 ^rd at 11:00 AM at the New Vision Church Life Center with Rev. Vic Peacock, Rev. Calvin Morris, Rev. Edmund Thrift, Rev. Pet Hayes and Rev. Jason Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be; Timmy, Pojo and Tony Johnson, Reece Hyers, Luke Gowen and Christopher Todd. Honorary pallbearers will be; Men of Ten Mile Baptist Church, Georgia Forestry County Unit, Lataine & Harry Beauregard, Buddy Kirby, Patterson Class of 1964, Dr. Clay Carter, Dr. David Murphy, Rev. Jimmy Thrift, Rev. Jerry Price, Roy & Susan Music.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Raider Touchdown Club and note on check for Coach Duck Taylor Scholarship Fund you can drop checks off at the BC High School Office or mail to: P.O. Box 371 Alma, GA. 31510.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.